Definition of Em

1. Noun. A quad with a square body. "Since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'"

Exact synonyms: Em Quad, Mutton Quad
Generic synonyms: Area Unit, Square Measure

2. Noun. A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.
Exact synonyms: Pica, Pica Em
Generic synonyms: Linear Measure, Linear Unit
Group relationships: In, Inch
Terms within: Point, En, Nut

Definition of Em

1. n. The portion of a line formerly occupied by the letter m, then a square type, used as a unit by which to measure the amount of printed matter on a page; the square of the body of a type.

Definition of Em

1. the letter M [n -S]

Medical Definition of Em

1. Electron microscopy. Or electron microscopy. Viral particles may be detectable by EM. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Em

El Giza
El Greco
El Iskandriyah
El Libertador
El Misti
El Muerto
El Nino
El Nino southern oscillation
El Paso
El Qahira
El Salvador
El Salvadoran colon
El Salvadoran monetary unit
El Tor vibrio
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